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Barbecue: A History examines barbecue's history and place in American society using both historical and contemporary sources
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allowing us to travel in our own kitchens and learn about incredible places and cultures—without the jet lag
and a biography of the world's oldest ham
The Perfect Fruit: Good Breeding, Bad Seeds, and the Hunt for the Elusive Pluot (Chip Brantley) Wales or a Caramelized Maple TartIs it possible to create the perfect piece of fruita fruit that cannot be improved upon? Since the dawn of agriculture, people have been obsessively tinkering to develop fruits that are hardier, prettier, and better tasting. Today, consumers have sophisticated palates and unparalleled access to the best fruits from around the world, and many of them believe that in California's San Joaquin Valley, a fruit breeder may have developed the perfect fruit: